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The skinny fat

A worrying trend that needs to be addressed is the unfortunate one of
people who are Skinny Fat, they have a skinny look but carry a lot of
fat. It is quite common amongst younger women in particular. With many
of them using only diet and, even worse, smoking as a way to stay slim.
Weight loss without exercise can make you more unhealthy as you are
losing muscle mass. This is leading to the 'Skinny fat' body type. The
medical term for this is "MONW," or metabolically obese normal weight.
It means that a person is lean but has a lot of fat in their body.
'Skinny
fat' people often do not realise how unhealthy they are. There is a
difference between being thin and being healthy and it lies in body
composition. What really matters when it comes to getting healthy and
losing weight is being fit, in shape and taking good care of your body
in the process. It is actually entirely possible for a thin person to
have a high percentage of body fat, higher in some cases than people who
are visually overweight. Doctors are concerned that this fat may be
stored around vital organs, which can eventually lead to diseases such
as diabetes and heart disease. The risk for these diseases is lowered
when your body has a lower percentage of fat and a higher percentage of
muscle.

Skinny Fat people are not overweight and have a 'skinny'
look but they still have a high fat percentage and low muscular mass,
which is a hidden health hazard that often isn't seen. It has been
proven that a size 12-14 woman who looks after her diet and exercises is
far healthier than a size 6-8 woman who does no exercise and
practically starves herself to be that size. It is not just women that
suffer from the skinny fat phenomenon it is prevalent in men too.
Skinny
fat people can be at a higher risk of developing diabetes. Many skinny
fat people have a small potbelly, this type of fat that you store around
your abdomen means increased visceral fat as this type of fat is more
dangerous than subcutaneous fat which distributes evenly. Visceral fat
lies deep within the abdominal cavity surrounding abdominal organs and
it is a more active fat which drains directly into the liver releasing
free fatty acids into the liver. This can lead to higher total
cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol, lower HDL (good) cholesterol, and
insulin resistance. This can cause diabetes.

The good news is
that visceral fat responds easier to exercise and diet than the
subcutaneous fat that can be extremely and annoyingly difficult for
people to shift but in people of more normal weight it is not considered
to be as much of a health threat as the visceral fat.
We probably
all know people who rarely if ever exercise and live on the diet drink
and smoking regime to keep themselves thin, without even going into the
obvious and well-documented dangers of smoking the diet drinks alone can
cause a lot of damage.

People who are in this higher risk
category can rectify matters by starting to introduce moderate to high
intensity exercise into their lifestyle. Resistance or strength training
is very important. Changing their diet is also very important. Making
sure they introduce more fresh food and protein into their diet. It is
very important for people to realise that just because they are skinny
or as some people say 'naturally' skinny it certainly does not mean that
they should not exercise. Exercising is such a vital part of staying
healthy. With all the health issues that we currently face that are
directly correlated to people's lack of exercise, poor diet and weight
gain and also the amount it is costing society there is no doubt that
much more emphasis needs to be placed on introducing exercise into
everyone's routine. It would be a good idea for it to start at school
and work it's way up through all stages of life and society.

Young
girls in particular are often lead to believe through the media as well
as peer groups that being skinny is important. Think of Kate Moss
saying 'nothing tastes as good as skinny feels' and it is imperative
that this attitude changes and that an emphasis is placed on looking
after your health through diet and exercise and having a fit, healthy
body rather than purely a skinny one. Of course there are thin people
out there who do exercise and have healthy diets and this is just their
body type.

The truth about fat burning foods

In this short article I will demonstrate to you that the healthy
food out there that we believe is good for our bodies, could be
unhealthy after all. There are some secrets about this food that will be
unveiled to you because we need to know the truth about fat burning
foods and fat storing foods. Some people think that only exercise will
help them lose weight, but food is much more important than aerobics.
The simple 3 steps on how to lose weight and find out the truth about fat burning foods are not to be taken lightly; of course, these steps are just the beginning.

Saturated Fats. This is truly a bad kind of fat,
but only if you eat a lot or the wrong type. If you eat the right kind
of saturated fat from within the right kind of foods, you can even lose
belly fat or fat in general, on the fly;

Food Labels. That piece of paper offering
information about the product. STOP trusting every food label you read;
some manufacturers and companies hide certain ingredients that can make
you overweight and take your energy out; the thing is, you might become
addicted to the taste because some of them use trans fats which are in
my knowledge one of the worst fats in nature

"Healthy" Foods. As I said in the beginning, some
healthy foods are not so healthy as we thought; your kitchen might be
full of them right now. I, personally love olive oil, but it has been
discovered that some of them are not so pure as we thought. So, the
popular extra virgin healthy olive oil might contain vegetable oil which
as you know by now, is full of trans fats.

Now, I don't want you to throw away your olive oil from
the kitchen so I am going to tell you a simple formula that can decide
whether the oil is good or not.
There are 3 main fats in the
industry that the general population knows about: saturated fats,
monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. If you analyze the label you
should check for the saturated fats to be no more than 13 grams, and the
ratio between mono and poly or the result of the division between them
to be more than 6.

A simple example would be: saturated fats 12
grams, monounsaturated 70 grams and polyunsaturated 10 grams. This would
be a good olive oil. You can find more information and picture examples
if you check the website at the end of this article.

Weight loss pills

Weight loss pills, also commonly known as diet pills, can be a
useful supplement in the battle of the bulge; however you do need to be
careful since there are a number of risks associated with them. If this
is the first time you are thinking about using these pills there are a
number of things you should be aware of.

Diet pills can be costly.
It's difficult to give you an exact estimate since there is such a wide
range available on the market. Some diet pills retail for under twenty
dollars, whilst others can set you back several hundreds, or even more.
Before paying for any make sure they are really what you want and that
they are affordable as you may need to be taking them for a while.

It's
a good idea before buying any weight loss pills to check them out on
the internet or talk to your pharmacist, try and stick with reputable or
the more well known brands. The internet is a good resource for finding
information and if there is a problem with the pills you can be certain
someone will have been online and commented on it somewhere. Just
Google the name of the product you are thinking of buying and see what
comes up.

Many people trying to lose weight join online forums and
are often quite willing to share their experiences with different
weight loss methods including the use of various diet pills and to tell
you how effective or not they have been for them. You can also use the
internet to look for discount offers or coupons for enabling you to save
a few dollars compared to buying in your local chemist.

It's
important to check the ingredients of the diet pills before purchasing
to make sure you aren't allergic to any of the contents used. Have a
talk to your own healthcare professional before taking any kind of
weight loss pills and find out if there are any known side effects or
other issues that you should be aware of and which may jeopardize your
health.

Whether you are buying weight loss pills online or
offline, you should always choose a reputable point of purchase. If your
choice is to purchase online, make sure the website is well established
and has a number of good reviews. If shopping locally, try to avoid
purchasing diet pills at discount and dollar stores, you are better to
go to a reputable pharmacist or health store. It's important to your
health that you know exactly what you are buying.

Even though you
may be taking weight loss pills you need to keep in mind they work in
different ways. The majority are intended to suppress your appetite or
speed up your metabolism, so be aware that you will still need to follow
a nutritious and healthy diet plan.

You should also be
incorporating some form of exercise into your daily routine as just
cutting back on junk food will not achieve your expected outcome. A
combination of cardio and muscle toning is a good basis for reshaping
and toning your body.

The basic of weight loss

Weight loss simply refers to reduction of body mass, whether it
is by reducing fat or water content and whether it is intentional or
not.Sometimes you want to lose weight, and sometimes a medical condition
can cause weight loss. Unintentional weight loss is always a cause for
concern and warrants a visit to your physician.

When you lose
weight, you can lose fat, muscle, or water - or a combination of these.
If you are overweight, diet and exercise can help you to reduce your
overall weight and body mass.Unintentional Weight-Loss
If
you find that you start losing weight without trying, there could be a
number of different factors at work. Many medical conditions can cause
this to occur.

For example, if you have Type I diabetes and it is
not managed well, you can begin to lose weight without trying. This is
because your body begins burning fat and muscle for energy since it
cannot access the glucose from the food you are eating. This is a
serious condition that needs to be addressed by a physician.

Other
conditions that can cause unintentional loss of weight include altered
metabolism due to HIV infection, hormonal imbalances like overactive
thyroid gland, and even some forms of cancers.
If you start to
lose weight without trying, how do you know when to see a doctor? A good
rule of thumb is to be concerned if you lose five percent of your body
weight in a month or ten percent over six months.Intentional Weight Loss
Of
course, the more familiar type of weight loss results from deliberately
attempting to lose weight due to obesity or generally wanting to be
healthier. This is sometimes referred to as therapeutic weight loss, and
is usually used to improve the health or change the appearance.

If
you have any medical conditions that are adversely affected by being
overweight, intentional weight loss is a good goal. These illnesses can
include things like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and
cholesterol, and arthritis.

Perhaps you just want to be able to
move a little easier or have more energy. Intentional weight loss can
help you to achieve these goals also. Eating a little less and moving a
little more can take off those few excess pounds that are slowing you
down. You may have an easier time participating in your "weekend
athlete" activities if you lighten you load a bit.

One important
point to note is that crash dieting can be dangerous and should be
avoided or only undertaken under the supervision of a physician. The
body can have serious negative reactions to a severe restriction in
calories, so be careful if you decide to follow an especially
restrictive diet.

As you can see, there is a lot to know this
subject. Although most of the time, people lose weight deliberately,
sometimes losing weight can be dangerous and a sign of a serious medical
condition.

Losing weight

I don't know about you, but I have always thought of losing weight as
a very hard thing to do. That's probably because I had never done it
before, and I pictured hours and hours at the gym. I worked 80 hours a
week, after all, I had no time to lose weight, or so I thought. I didn't
think I had any time to take any weight off, but finally my doctor told
me that I needed to lose weight or I was in serious health trouble. I
didn't really believe him at the time, but all the same I decided it was
time for me to lose weight.

What did I do next? That's a great
question. The first thing I did was figure out how many calories I could
eat in a day. I did that with my doctor. Then, I went home and threw
out all the junk food I hate in my apartment. That must have been about
$200 worth of food! I only kept foods with ingredients I could easily
pronounce. I had read earlier that if my grandmother wouldn't recognize
the ingredients, that I shouldn't be eating that food.

Then I
figured out how I was going to eat at work. Because I worked so much, I
ate a lot of fast food and restaurant food. I didn't think I had time to
cook so much, so what I started doing at first was making myself
sandwiches to take to work with me. A ham and cheese sandwich had about
half the calories of the burgers I used to get, so that helped a lot. I
love bananas and almonds, so I started bringing bananas and almonds to
snack on.

Next, I figured I would have to start doing some
exercise, which I generally dislike. I knew I would have to do it, so I
took it upon myself to find exercises I really liked. There are hundreds
of different programs out there, after all! I ended up getting involved
in Zumba.

For me to do that, I had to make sure I wasn't working
on those days. That was a hard decision for me to make, but I knew that I
had to do it for my health. In fact, as time went on I started to feel
better and better, which made me work more efficiently, and I now only
work about 40-50 hours a week doing the same work.

I also made
sure that I got as much sleep as I could. When you're working upwards of
14, 15 hours as day, that can be tough, but I made sure I didn't waste
time in front of the television and went to bed as soon as I could. That
seemed to help, and I heard that research was showing that people who
don't get a lot of sleep are more likely to be obese. I made sure that
stopped happening to me.

Why diets don't work?

You've heard it a hundred times before, and you probably even
know this from your own experience that diets don't work. Most diets
fail because diets are based on deprivation. And after several days or
weeks of depriving yourself, you eventually give yourself a little
reward. And this "little" reward usually starts you back to the path of
how you ate before, and sometimes with a little extra indulgence. And
during this time you typically gain the weight back, and then some.
Dieting statistics are depressing. Over 96 percent of people who go on
diets end up gaining back all the weight they lost.
So, what are
we doing wrong? Simple, it has to do with our metabolism. And what does
our metabolism do exactly: it is the rate at which our bodies burn
calories to give us the energy and fuel we need to function.

There are
some lucky people who have naturally high metabolisms and can pretty
much eat whatever they want and still stay slender, while the rest of
the world can eat nothing but salads and still gain weight. Just like
your Mama told you, "Life isn't always fair." But is it possible for you
to change your metabolism? You bet! In fact, you likely already have,
but for the worse. Going on and off of diets, aka yo-yo dieting, you are
actually dangerously disrupting your body and LOWERING your metabolism.
Think
back to your last diet (or the one you are on right now), where you did
lose weight, well, temporarily at least. This is because the human body
is so amazing. It responds to getting fewer calories by taking from
your fat reserves, so you lose weight, but this only works for a short
while. Then your body SLOWS

DOWN your metabolism to stop you from
starving yourself. It is at this point that people usually experience a
plateau, even though they are sticking to their diet. And after a few
days of depriving yourself and not seeing the number on the scale budge,
you give up and give in. Not only does the weight come back, but now
because you have lowered your metabolism, your body actually needs less
calories than it did before you went on the diet. Great, so now if you
eat the way you did before, with the same amounts, as before, you will
gain weight even more quickly because you have changed your metabolism.
So next time you hear about the latest and greatest diet fad, ask yourself if you want to slow down your metabolism.

Can fasting help in your weight loss

If you want to lose weight just stop eating. It sounds easy
however in all realness you need to recognize what you are doing to
arrive at any long term weight loss profits from fasting. We should take
a look at the shortcoming and qualities of fasting for weight loss.

Like
most forms of restricting your food intake (or your intake of
particular foods), fasting could be used to achieve memorable but
temporary reduction of your weight. You can head off on a long fast,
taking little more than juice or consuming grapes or taking some other
low calorie dish substitute for many weeks, keeping in mind you are on
the fast you will positively lose weight. Nonetheless, throughout the
fast you will be unable to bear on your typical social cooperation. It's
not so simple to sit around sampling carrot juice while your family is
consuming the standard meal.

A different issue with long fasting
is that your body requires imperative supplements (vitamins, minerals,
protein) and your most beloved juice may not hold them. Long fasting
without proper therapeutic or medical supervision could be risky.
At
last, a major issue with this sort of fasting is that once you quit
fasting and resume consuming your standard eating diet, you are prone to
put on back all the weight that you have lost throughout your weight
loss fast.

Along these lines, does fasting have any place in a
weight loss plan? Yes it does. Occasional fasting is one of the insider
facts of a long and sound life. Our body's digestive organs need a rest
now and then, similarly as we need days off from work. One-day fasting
done in a deliberate and consistent way gives the rest that aides our
digestive system, helps in the disposal of poisons from our body, and,
yes, likewise encourages us to get in shape in a solid, healthy and
livable way.Step by step instructions to do proper fasting
Here
is a technique for doing one day fast: taking no nourishment and (if
your physical structure is strong) no water in a period from the day
break of one day to the dawn of the following day:
Successful and
productive fasting has three stages: preparation or planning, the real
fast, and breaking the fast. Every one of these stages is essential.

Planning:
If you are not ready; both physically and mentally you will find it
challenging to go one day without nourishment. The mental planning is
simple, however exceptionally significant. The night soon after the fast
you need to take a firm decision that tomorrow you are set to fast,
that you are not set to consume any food. If it's all the same to you
settle ahead of time then you won't begin thinking throughout the
fasting day if you may as well go ahead or not to go ahead. In the event
that you are undecided or waffling you can dependably discover a
hundred explanations why you might as well begin consuming!

Physical
planning is additionally critical. The day preceding your fast, you
might as well consume a standard measure of food and take a great
measure of fluids (particularly if you are set to be fasting without
taking any fluids). Provided that you miss a few dishes on the day
preceding fasting, then you might begin feeling eager throughout the
fasting period. Provided that you don't take enough fluids, particularly
throughout the night soon after the fast, then you will feel
uncomfortable when you are fasting.
If you are mentally and
physically ready you won't feel extremely ravenous or hungry while you
are fasting. When you choose to fast, your craving only "shuts off" for
the fasting period. This sounds hard to accept, yet if you do it a
couple of times you will see that it is correct.The Day of the Fasting
It
is best to do light physical assignments and think progressively about
savvy and profound work throughout the fasting period. It is not a great
thought to invest your time considering what you are set to consume
tomorrow! In the event that you have prepared yourself legitimately this
shouldn't be an issue and you can utilize the time that you acquire by
not consuming to do some productive things that you regularly don't get
time to do.When breaking the fast
One of
the profits of fasting is that it serves to take out poisons or toxins
from the body. On the other hand, you can just get this benefit if you
break your fast in an exact way. In the morning, coming after the
fasting day, take two glasses of lemon water. Put the juice of half of a
lemon in one glass and include a bit of salt. (The beverage might as
well taste both lemony and salty). After some time, you can consume your
breakfast. The lemon water will urge you to flush your digestive system
with a strong bowel movement and many poisons or toxins will be killed
(eliminated).
One day fast like this might be finished twice a
month. This sort of fasting will give rest to your digestive organs,
help eradicate poisons (toxins), build up your self-possession (will
power) and quality of brain. On top of this, the general diminishing in
calories that you get from going two days without food every month, will
likely be one of the components of an equalized and a reasonable weight
loss plan.